Everything’s waiting for you… Downtown

Downtown is the place to be, since 1964!

Performed by Petula Clark, 1964

When you’re alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go – downtown
When you’ve got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know – downtown
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, things’ll be great when you’re
Downtown – no finer place, for sure
Downtown – everything’s waiting for you

Don’t hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows – downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close – downtown
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
You’ll be dancing with him too before the night is over
Happy again

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown – waiting for you tonight
Downtown – you’re gonna be all right now

[Instrumental break]

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along

So maybe I’ll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
So go downtown, things’ll be great when you’re
Downtown – don’t wait a minute for
Downtown – everything’s waiting for you

Downtown, downtown, downtown, downtown…

A Valentine Video for my love @melonie

Looking forward to this Valentine Day weekend… starting tonight.

Be at @PizzaFusionSD today 12-3pm for the #WantPizzaFusionSD Twitter Giveaway-Win $100 Gift Certificate!

Be at @PizzaFusionSD today 12-3pm for the #WantPizzaFusionSD Twitter Giveaway – Tweet using hashtag #WantPizzaFusionSD and be present to win today at 3pm to win the $100 Gift Certificate!

We will also be giving away a few other prizes throughout the Noon to 3PM event:

$50 Florist Gift Certificate

$50 Massage Gift Certificate

Magnum and Double Magnum Wine Bottle Giveaways

Hope to see you there!

@DowntownRob’s Guide to Valentine Weekend Planning

In the hopes that you’re already well underway in planning for a romantic Valentine weekend, I’ve compiled a list of recommended options for your consideration, to weigh against your current planning. And if you’ve yet not started, this list may save your ass – call now to make reservations. Prices are listed, with a good variety of price ranges – romance doesn’t need to break the bank, and it is indeed the thought that counts.

Oh, need a date? I suppose a Valentine weekend is a great way to get a first date and make it memorable and lasting… choose something comfortable and pleasing – not over-the-top. Or, go on the single’s cruise: http://bit.ly/ga11K2

Without further ado, my offerings of romantic adventures:

Catalina Pavilion Valentine Package: $685 per couple. This package includes a 2 night stay at the new Pavilion Hotel which comes with complimentary continental breakfast, an afternoon wine and cheese social and many extras such as an outdoor fire ring, iPads for check-out and daily newspaper. You will also get 2 tickets to the Valentine’s Dance in the historic Casino Ballroom on Saturday night, February 12. The dance will feature music by ‘Ace of Heart’ and a “Death by Chocolate” dessert bar.
http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/pack_valentines.php

Catalina Beach House Package: $505 per couple. Two Nights at the Catalina Beach House Hotel, Two RT Boat Tickets on Catalina Express via Long Beach or Dana Point plus Two Tickets for: Mini-Golf; Undersea Semi-Submersible Tour (to view the abundant marine life 5′ underwater in a climate-controlled semi-submersible cabin); Wrigley Botanical Gardens, and your choice of Two Tickets to EITHER: Avalon’s Movie of the Week (in the beautiful Casino theatre) OR a 1-hr night-walk Ghost Tour (learn about some of Avalon’s unexplainable historical tales).
http://www.catalinabeachhousehotel.com/promotions.html

Catalina Valentine’s Weekend Package: $422 per couple. Includes Room with pillow-top bed, Couples Swedish Massage at “A Touch of Heaven” Day Spa. Round Trip Boat Transportation, Courtesy Shuttle to and from hotel/boat and Continental Breakfast.
http://www.glenmoreplaza.com/PackagesAndActivities/index.html

More Catalina Hotel and Spa packages listed here:
http://www.catalinachamber.com/specials/value

W Hotel San Diego Romance Package: $229 and up per night. Sneak away for a racy rendezvous at W San Diego. Your perfectly pleasing experience includes: 2 Cool Cocktails per day, & Chocolate Body Paint.
http://deals.whotels.com/W-San-Diego-Hotel-1433/so.htm

Coronado Gondola Valentine Packages: $145-225 per couple. Indulge in the magic and tradition of Venice as you gently cruise in a private gondola through the enchanting canals of the Coronado Cays. This cruise includes a complimentary plate of chocolate dipped strawberries and souvenir wine glasses. Blankets, an ice bucket, and wine openers are provided. An option to add a professional violin or mandolin player is available. Guests are invited to bring their own beverage. Each cruise is about one hour. (VIP Tip: Gondola massage services are available as well. It’s amazing.)
http://www.gondolacompany.com/valentines.html

Romantic Valentine Helicopter Tour of SD: $199 per couple with VIP coupon.
http://www.corporatehelicopters.com/staticpages/index.php?page=helicopter-tour-coupons

Horseback Riding on the Beach: $199 per person, 3 hour ride on the only beach in SD where horses are allowed.
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-366999-horseback-ride-to-the-beach.html

Romantic Dining in the Dark, at the US Grant: $198 per couple. Dark is never black, just a deep, deep shade of red… Imagine that you are recognizing your loved one by the voice; sounds tell a story, aromas come alive and elegance is felt. You are abandoning vision in exchange for a new, multi-sensual dining experience. Opaque is enhancing our senses of taste, smell, touch, and hearing by abandoning one that we often take for granted. Food is served by our experienced visually impaired waiters who will guide you through the evening. We offer a 3 Course menu, Drinks and Gratuity is not included and charged after your dinner.
http://sd.darkdining.com/

Hornblower Valentine Dinner or Brunch Cruises: $55 – 129 per person, depending on cruise. The ultimate place for romance is on San Diego Bay. Enjoy a perfect night with your sweetheart on a Hornblower Dinner cruise. Or surprise your Valentine with dining and dancing to live music under the stars, with a 4-course dinner, ever changing views, champagne and romance on the water. Or enjoy Sunday of Valentine’s Weekend with a picture-perfect morning on San Diego Bay.
http://www.hornblower.com/hce/port/category/sd+valentines

Kayak in La Jolla Shores: $149 per couple
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-4948919-kayaking-experience-in-la-jolla.html

La Jolla Shores Tidepool Guide: $85 per person
http://anothersideofsandiegotours.com/i-2893760-tide-pool-tour-with-personal-guide.html

Whatever you arrange, plan best you can, make reservations ahead of time, choose unique places, be spontaneous – have a fun and memorable romantic adventure!

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